Denver F Aaron Gordon is questionable for Game 4 of the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves playoff game at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 25.
Gordon missed his first matchup of the series with a calf injury in Game 3. Will he miss his second consecutive game?
In Game 3, Nuggets C Nikola Jokic logged a team-high 27 points. Pick More or Less for Nikola Jokic’s 30.5 points projection today on PrizePicks.
Below, we'll break down the latest Aaron Gordon injury update and who to target on PrizePicks if he misses his second consecutive game on Saturday night.
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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Is Gordon Playing Tonight vs. Timberwolves?
The NBA injury report lists Gordon as questionable due to left calf tightness. He suffered the injury in Game 2 and was initially probable for Game 3. Gordon was downgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday and ultimately missed the 113-96 loss in Minnesota.
Gordon was active for Friday’s practice but did not go through any contact. If he’s active, pick More or Less for Aaron Gordon’s 13.5 points projection today on PrizePicks.
What Players to Target on PrizePicks if Gordon Is Out?
Gordon played in 36 regular-season games but was impactful with 16.2 PPG (third-most on the team) and 5.8 RPG (second-most). NBA Advanced Stats also gave Gordon the best defensive rating (112.0) in Denver’s starting lineup during the regular season.
When Gordon is off the court, Nuggets C Nikola Jokic (+1.6%), G Jamal Murray (+0.7%), and G Christian Braun (+0.3%) see increases in usage rate, per FantasyLabs.
After posting 9.5 minutes per game over the first two matchups of the series, Denver F Spencer Jones started and recorded 28 minutes in Game 3. Braun struggled with 2 points while shooting 0-of-4 on Thursday, but he posted 14.0 PPG over the first two contests of the series.
Here are the Nuggets players who may benefit most on PrizePicks if Gordon is out — and their stat projections for Saturday.
- C Nikola Jokic — 30.5 Points / 54.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 64.5 Fantasy Score
- G Jamal Murray — 25.5 Points / 37.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 44.5 Fantasy Score
- G Christian Braun — 18.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts / 8.5 Field Goals Attempted / 23.5 Fantasy Score
Murray is tied with Jokic for a team-high 25.3 PPG in this series. Despite shooting an alarming 22.2% on 3-pointers, Murray hasn’t been shy about letting it fly with a team-high 9.0 triples attempted per game vs. the Timberwolves.
The Kentucky product cashed in 43.5% of his 3-point attempts during the regular season, suggesting positive regression may be ahead.
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Following a lopsided loss in Game 3, will the Nuggets bounce back on Saturday or fall into a dire 3-1 deficit with a loss? Gordon’s injury may play a major role in today’s anticipated battle.
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